The federal government has announced an increase in the federal minimum wage starting April 1, according to a press release.
It’s set to increase to $17.75 per hour, which is a 2.4 per cent rise from the current federal minimum wage.
“This increase will ensure salaries for workers in federally regulated private sectors are keeping pace with year-over-year cost of living increases and help Canadians working in part-time, temporary and low- or minimum-wage jobs earn more,” the press release said.
More details to come.
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